Designed to connect external users to the enterprise's iSeries via the web, BOSâNOVA Web extends connectivity to branches, sales staff and others. By connecting via the web, external users benefit from exceptionally low usage and maintenance costs, and full security and encryption while preserving and supporting all of iSeries system capabilities.

A Java-based solution that provides iSeries AS/400 to desktop TN5250e GUI emulation and printing facilities

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Advantages

• Provides iSeries AS/400 on-the-fly GUI display emulation including macros, keyboard mapping, mouse support, color mapping and toolbar customization.

• The server installs on an iSeries AS/400 (directly from the CD drive, if desired) or on a Windows NT/2000/XP PC. The client is deployed automatically to all Internet or network attached workstations.

• Affords quick and extremely user-friendly system configuration, monitoring and control.

• Supports full SCS Windows printing via a plug-in that is installed and initiated via the browser.

• Employs the SSL protocol with both server and client digital certificates authentication to ensure secure and confidential bi-directional communication between the server and clients.

• Enables display of a graphic file found on the server whose name matches a string selected from the display session screen.

• Supports login to BOSaNOVA Web server using the host sign-on services; the display session automatically generates a sign-on bypass to the host.

• Includes a “thin” Web server that runs on the BOSaNOVA Web server, eliminating the need for an additional Web server.

Cost-Effective Emulation Solution for Corporate Networks

BOSaNOVA Web is installed on a corporate server enabling centralized management and maintenance. Java applets are downloaded to the workstation's browser the first time BOSaNOVA Web is accessed and automatically updated each time the user connects to the host. BOSaNOVA Web particularly benefits as iSeries AS/400 organization that:

	has a TCP/IP based infrastructure, and/or
	uses the iSeries AS/400 server for e-Commerce application, and/or
	has remote users or networks connected to the iSeries AS/400 via Internet or an extranet

Special Benefits for System Administrators

BOSaNOVA Web enables the system administrator to monitor and control sessions between client and host. This provides a secure system by allowing the system administrator to decide who may and may not have access to a particular session. In addition, BOSaNOVA Web allows administrators to define groups for users who have the same access and session needs. Grouping is an efficient tool for managing multiple users because it reduces the need to create individual sessions for each user.

Secure Business Communication
BOSaNOVA Web includes built-in support for the SSL protocol that allows bi-directional secure connections between the server and the client. The SSL protocol establishes encrypted communication links based on certificates containing the company's identification information. The client digital certificates are supported as well. The BOSaNOVA Web Certificate Manager facilitates management of multiple server certificates, both self-signed and signed by a third party Certificate Authority, VeriSign or Thawte. In addition, BOSaNOVA Web's security system includes a server-based user ID and password.
	The Session Monitor can display a report describing the session currently  supported by active server

Flexible GUI Emulation and Printing Solution for TCP/IP Networks

BOSaNOVA Web provides TN5250e emulation environment with full customizable 5250 key support, macros and toolbars for fast command operations. Legacy screens are automatically translated, during run time, into full color, Windows-like screens BOSaNOVA Web enables one-time configuration for all application screens and operates without interfering with host applications. Reports can be printed directly from the iSeries AS/400 via a printing application that is downloaded and installed workstations as a plug-in where the user initiates first printer session, and is automatically updated during future sessions. The one-time configuration process eliminates the need for definitions and other print queue management tasks, as is necessary for LPD printing. The BOSaNOVA Web SCS printing facility features:

• Print preview

• Support for any Windows driver

• Customized drivers for increased printing performance and fine-tuning of complicated printouts
  

Native iSeries AS/400 SQL Data Transfer

BOSaNOVA Web provides the JDTF function for transferring data in either direction between a PC and an iSeries AS/400. This handy function facilitates the building of profiles for data transfer and allows users to browse iSeries AS/400 files and members, and display the DDS (Data Description Specification) information. JDTF also includes a powerful SQL editor that allows the user to easily create complicated SQL queries. BOSaNOVA Web supports native iSeries AS/400 SQL data transfer

Display Associated Graphic File BOSaNOVA Web allows display of a graphic file found on server whose name matches a string selected from display session screen. The matching picture is shown in a new window, positioned on top of display session window. All graphic file types supported by the workstation's browser are supported. The Show Picture function is especially convenient for catalog and production applications.

Product Components and Installation

• The following BOSaNOVA Web applications run on the server:

  • Java-based Proxy Server - Responsible for the security mechanism and for routing the client connection to multiple hosts

  • Web Server - A "thin" Web server that is supplied with BOSaNOVA Web, eliminates the need for an existing Web server

 

• The client applet is installed in the user's browser, providing high-speed connectivity to the iSeries AS/400. The following applications are supported by the BOSaNOVA Web client applet:

  • iSeries AS/400

  • iSeries AS/400 deployed to workstations the first time server is accessed

  • JDTF - Native iSeries AS/400 SQL data transfer between a PC and an iSeries AS/400

BOSaNOVA Web

BOSaNOVA Web Server

The BOSaNOVA Web Server consists of a proxy server used for securing TN5250e sessions and a thin Web server. It is recommended that the BOSaNOVA Web server be run in the batch mode on the iSeries AS/400. The administrator determines system priority and can schedule BOSaNOVA Web to start automatically after IPL. When installed over Windows, the BOSaNOVA Web server can be set to be an NT service, starting automatically when Windows starts.

BOSaNOVA Web Client

Users access the server via a company URL or IP address. After receiving user authentication, the TN5250e emulation applet starts running, enabling the user to access iSeries AS/400 data and applications.

 

System Requirements

BOSaNOVA Web Server

• For iSeries AS/400-Based Installation:

  • Network connection: TCP/IP

  • Operating system: (OS/400) V4R2 (or higher) with JDK version 1.1.6 (1.1.8 for V5Rx) installed
    

• For PC-Based Installation:

  • iSeries AS/400 connection:

  • OS/400 V2R3 (or higher)

  • TCP/IP line

  • PC: Pentium 500 MHz recommended (133 MHz minimum)

  • Memory: 256 MB recommended (64 MB minimum)

  • Hard disk: 18 MB minimum

  • Network connection: Network-operable with TCP/IP protocol

  • Operating system: Windows NT / 2000 / XP

BOSaNOVA Web Client

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 (or higher) Web browser
  For printing and workstation ID (V3R2, V3R7, V4Rx-2433) support, the correct PTFs must be installed. For more details see www.bosweb.com/bntcp_ptf.html